still ticking

I have a drawer full of old
watches
that I used to wear.

relatively cheap time pieces.
not a rolex
or mondavo in the group.

mostly timex, or swatch or some
other

run of the mill clock,
but they tick, still
sending the little
hand around,

pushing the big hand forward.
some are gifts
from loved ones.
ex wives. old girlfriends.

some bought on a whim,
because I liked the shine,
the style,

the color upon my wrist.
will I wear them again, doubtful,

but I like to know
they're there,

in the drawer keeping track
of my time,
like dear old friends.